Övriga tillbehör
Øvrig tilbehør
Øvrige tilbehør
Muut lisälaitteet
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Other accessories
Sondere Zubehöre
Autres accessoires
Accesorios aditionales
Altri accessori
Dodatkawowe cz´Êci
Tartozékok
Аксессуары
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3
4
5
Citruspress
Sitruspresse
Citruspresser
Sitruspuserrin
Citrus fruit press
Zitruspresse
Presse agrumes
Exprimidor de cítricos
Spremiagrumi
Wyciskarka do owoców cytrusowych
Citromprés
Соковыжималка для
цитрусовых
Mixer
Hurtigmixer
Blender
Tehosekoitin
Liquidiser/Blender
Mixer
Mixeur
Batidora
Frullatore
Mikser / Mieszarka
Turmix
Миксер
Kittel med lock
Bolle med lokk
Skål med låg
Teräskulho, kansi
Bowl with cover
Schüssel, abdeckung
Bol, couvercle
Recipiente, tapa
Contenitore, coperchio
Pojemnik, pokrywa
Roysdamentes acelüst,
fedőtál
Емкость с крышкой
Rulle, kniv, skrapa
Rulle, kniv, skrape
Rulle, kantskraber, skraber
Rulla, veitsi, kaavin
Roller, scraper, spatula
Rührwalze, teigabstreifer,
teigspachtel
Rouleau, couteau, raclette
Rodillo, cuchilla, espátula
Rullo, coltello,spatola
Rolka, nóż. łopatka
Keverőhenger, kaparókés,
spatula
Нож, мешалка и скребок
Degkrok
Eltekrok
Dejkrog
Taikinakoukku
Dough hook
Knethaken
Crochet à pate
Gancho de amasar
Gancio per impastare
Hak do ciasta
Dagasztókampó
Тестомешалка
Dubbelvisp
Dobbelvisp
Hurtigpisker
Kaksosvatkain
Double beater
Planeten-Schlagwerk
Batteur double
Batidor doble
Sbattitore a doppia
frusta
Podwójna trzepaczka
Habverő
Двойная взбивалка
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6A
7
7A
Grönsaksskärare
Grønnsaksskjærer
Grøntsagssnitter
Vihannesleikkuri
Vegetable slicer
Gemuseschneider
Coupe-légumes
Tagliaverdure
Rebanador de verduras
Krajalnica warzyw
Zöldségszeletelő
Овощерезка
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
extra trummor
ekstra tromler
ekstra tromler
kpl rastinrumpuja
additional drums
Zusatztrommeln
tambours différents
tambores adicionales
3 tambori altri
3 dodatkowe bźbny
3 extra reszelokészlet
3 дополнительных
барабана
Köttkvarn
Kjøttkvern
Kødhakker
Lihamylly
Mincer
Fleischwolf
Hachoir
Picadora de carne
Tritacarne
Maszynka do mielenia mięsa
Húsdaráló, kolbásztöltő
Мясорубка
Hålskivor + kniv
Hullskiver + kniv
Hulskiver + kniv
Erikokoisia reikälevyjä
+ veitsi
Hole discs + knife
Scheiben + Messer
Accessoires + coteau
Discos perforados
+ cuchilla
Dischi forati + coltello
Sitka + nóż
Kések és darálótárcsák
Пластина с отверстиями
+ Нож
Stänkskydd
Sprutskjold
Stænkskærm
Roiskesuoja
Splash shield
Spritzschutz
Écran de protection
Proteccion contra salpicaduras
Paraspruzzi
Oslona przeciwrozpryskowa
Frőcskőlésgátlő
Защита от брызг
Korvhorn
Pølsehorn
Pølsehorn
Makkarauppilo
Sausage pipe
Wurstrohr
Embout à sucisses
Tubo para embutidos
Becco persalsiccia
Rurka do napelniania
kielbas
Kolbásytőltő
Колбасная воронка
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10
11
12
13
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Passertillsats
Moseapparat
Frugtpresser/moser
Maja-jahedelmäpuserrin
Strainer
Passiersatz
Appareil à passer
Unidad de colado
Passaverdura
Wyciskarka soków
Passzírozó
Соковыжималка для
фруктов и ягод
Rivtillsats
Mandelkvern
Riveindsats
Raastin
Grater
Reibsatz
Rouleau à raper
Unidad de rallado
Grattugia
Tarka
Reszelõ
Терка
Pastatillsats
Pastasett
Pastasæt
Pastalevyt
Pasta attachments
Nudelvorsatz
Disque à pates
Unidad para pasta
Trafila per la pasta
Kształtka do makaronów
Tésztagyártó
Пластины для нарезания
макарон
Müslikvarn
Müslikvern
Müslikværn
Hiutalemylly
Flake mill
Flocker
Moulin à céréales
Molinillo de cerales
Macina per cerali in fiocci
Młynek do mielenia ziarna na płatki zbożowe
Műzligzártó
Мельница для хлопьев
Mjölkvarn
Melkvern
Melkværn
Viljamylly
Grain mill
Getreidemuhle
Moulin à farine
Molinillo de harina
Macina per cereali
Młynek do mielenia
ziarna na mąkę
Malom
Зерновая мельница
Spritstillsats
Kakesprøyte
Kageplade
Pursotin
Cookie attachment
Spritzgebäckvorsatzs
Accessoire à gateaux
Unidad de embudo
Stampo per biscotti
Kształtka do ciastek
Kekszkészítő
Тестоформовка
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VIKTIGT! Endast Assistent originaltillbehör får användas
VIKTIG! Kun Assistent originaltilbehør kan brukes
VIGTIGT! Brug kun originalt tilbehør
TÄRKEÄÄ! Käytä vain alkuperäisiä Assistent-yleiskoneen lisälaitteita
IMPORTANT! Only original accessories for the Assistent must be used
ACHTUNG! Nur Assistent Originalzubehör darf angewendet werden
IMPORTANT! Des accessoires d’origine doivent etre utilisés pour l’Assistent
IMPORTANTE! Utilizar solamente repustos originales Assistent
IMPORTANTE! Per l’Assistent si deve fare uso esclusivamente di accessori originali
WA˚NE! Do robota kuchennego Assistent nale˝y u˝ywaç wy∏acznie oryginalne wyposa˝enie
FIGYELEM! Kizárólag eredeti (gyári) tartozékokat használjon
ВАЖНО! Используйте для электрокомбайна только оригинальные аксессуары и запасные части
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Edition 2
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Klämrisk
Klemefare
Klemmerisiko
Puristusvaara
Risk of finger injuries
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Verletzungsgefahr
Risque de blessure aux doigts
Riesgo de estrujamiento
Rischio di lesione alle dita
Agrożenie zranienia palców
Опасность заклинивания
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Not included
in America
N’existe pas
en Amérique
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not
put the base unit Into water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug free outlet when not to use, before putting
on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
5. Avoid, contacting moving parts.
6. Remove all accessories from the mixer before
washing.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or
is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the
Eng./Am.
Warning - Avoid cuts, hand or arm injuries
25 • Children should not use this product. Rotation
speed can reach 130 rpm. Children may not
realise that this can be dangerous. Careful
supervision is necessary when using any
appliance near children.
• Unplug fthe appliance when it is not in use,
before attaching or removing accessories and
before cleaning.
• Do not touch moving parts.
• Always use plunger or spatula provided. Do
not use hands or fingers inside the bowl.
• There are two drive sockets. Always cover
the unused one to avoid entangling hands,
clothing, table cloths, power cord, etc.
• If the unit gets jammed, unplug the unit. Clean
the machine and remove the material. Always
use a tool to avoid cuts.
Meat Grinder/Strainer/Grater
• Never feed by hand. Use pusher provided.
• Do not use fingers in or near the discharge disc.
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not recomended or sold
by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire,
electric chock or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter
or contact hot surface.
11. When using attachments, refer to the attachment
instructions for specific operating safeguards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Mixer
• Keep hands, hair, loose clothing or jewelry,
spatulas or other utensils away from the roller.
These can become entangled.
Blender
• Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, jewelry, spatu
las or other utensils out of the container while
in operation.
• Use scraper only with unit turned off.
• Always operate with cover in place.
• Do not blend hot liquids.
Double Beater Bowl Attachment and Whisk
• Keep hands and utensils out of the container
while beating.
• Do not allow hair, loose clothing or anything not
a part of the ingredients being whipped near
the beater or the bowl during operation.
• Avoid touching the gear drive with hands,
utensils or loose clothing during operation.
• Remove beaters before washing.
Caution - Avoid injury and damage to unit
• Unplug unit when changing parts.
• Use of accessories not recommended could
• Remove all accessories before washing.
result in injury including shock, fire, cuts, etc.
• Use care when handling parts; many are • Refer to specific instructions when using
sharp.
accessories.
NOTE: The instructions appearing in this Owner’s Guide are not meant to cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when
installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
FOR HOUSEHOLD ONLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Unpacking
Check that the machine is not damaged and no
parts are missing when unpacking. Transport
damages should be reported immediately (within
7 days) to the retailer or the forwarding company.
Any missing parts should be reported to the
retailer immediately.
Please wash by hand all parts which will be in
contact with food before use for the first time.
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Features of the Assistent
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in. Moving parts can cause personal injuries.
The following parts are included in the basic model:
1. Stand with drive socket
2. Control panel
3. Timer switch for ON/OFF
4. Switch for speed adjustment
5. Protective cap for drive socket
6. Special electric cord with plug
7. Rating label
8. Stainless steel bowl, capacity 7 litres
9. Cover for the bowl
10. Bowl scraper
11. Roller
12. Spatula
Start/stop
Insert plug into wall socket. The lights around the switches come on. The
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lights make it easier to see the settings around the switches, but are also
a warning signal that the appliance can be started. When the appliance
is not being used, it should always be disconnected from the socket.
The Assistent is started by tuning the timer switch (3) to the ON position
for continous use or to the desired time from 1 to 12 minutes. If you wish
to stop the machine or interrupt a set time, you simply turn the switch
back to the OFF position.
The speed adjustment switch (4) can be used to regulate the bowl speed,
from approx. 45 rpm to 130 rpm.
For suitable speed settings, please see the description of the various
accessories. When using the liquidiser/blender, the switch should always
be in the -position.
How to assemble the bowl, roller and scraper
Important! Unplug the appliance before you attach or remove accessories. There is a risk of getting fingers caught between the bowl,
the arm attachment, and the upper stand. Never put your hands or other objects into the bowl when the appliance is beeing used.
Roller
To attach the roller, first loosen the positioning knob (A) in the arm attachment so the arm can be moved towards the centre of the bowl. Then pull
up the pin (B) on the arm and attach the roller by pushing the peg down.
The arm can then be locked into the required position. When kneading
dough, lock the arm and roller 2 – 4 cm from the rim of the bowl.
The roller can then move towards the centre of the bowl and then back
again to the set position.
How to use the bowl, roller and scraper
Never immerse the appliance in water. This could short-circuit the appliance, which is extremely dangerous. There is a risk of
catching your fingers between the bowl and the arm attachment. Never put your hands or other objects in the bowl when the
appliance is in operation
Dough mixing
Use the roller and scraper for yeast doughs, up to 1.5 litres (6 cups) of
dough fluid and up to 1 litre (4 1/2 cup) of liquid for heavy doughs.
Start the machine at low speed. Lock the roller 2 – 4 cm (1/2 - 2 inches)
from the rim of the bowl as determined by how much flour you will use.
Increase to high speed. Knead the dough for 5 minutes, unless otherwise
stated in the recipe.
Loosen the arm, remove the roller and scraper, and put on the lock while
waiting for the dough to rise.
Creaming Butter or Margarine
Use roller and scraper
Place the room temperature butter or margarine with sugar into the
bowl. The roller should be at rim of the bowl with the positioning knob
set loose.
Turn the machine to the highest speed, move the roller into the center of
the bowl a couple of times to assure complete mixing of all ingredients and
run for approx. 5 min. for best results. (Butter and margarine will stick to
the roller at the beginning but will work itself off and cream beautifully).
Biscuits an cookies
Use roller and scraper
Keep the roller at the rim of the bowl with the positioning knob set
loose.
Place the room temperature butter or margarine and sugar into the bowl
and mix on high speed for approx. 2 min. Add eggs, move the roller into
the center of the bowl a couple of times to assure complete mixing of
all ingredients.
Turn the speed on low/medium and add the flour, baking powder and
remaining ingredients. Move the roller a couple of times to the center.
Slowly increase the speed to high until well blended. If using more than 5
coups of flour, move the roller from the rim approx. 1/4 inch when adding
the flour and tighten positioning knob. If using more than 10 cups of flour
move the roller approx. 1/2 inch away from the bowl.
Cakes 1 – 4 batches
Use roller and scraper
Mix at high speed for around 5 minutes. Move the roller into the centre
of the bowl a few times.
Stop the machine as soon as the mixture is well mixed.
Whipping cream 5 – 10 dl (2 - 4 1/2 cup)
Use roller and scraper
Whisk with the roller and knife on medium to high speed, until the cream
thickens.
Meringue Mix 4 – 12 egg whites with sugar.
Use roller and scraper
Whisk egg whites until stiff on high speed until stiff.
Tips
If the Assistent is often used for whisking, we recommend the special
double whisk attachment.
Mincemeat, sausagemeat, patés 0.5 – 3 kg (1 - 6 1/2 lb.)
Use roller and scraper
Mix at medium speed. If you are mixing large quantities at the same
time, it may be better to lock the roller 1 – 2 cm (1/2 - 1 inch) away from
the rim of the bowl.
Mashed potatoes 0.5 – 1.5 kg (1 - 3 1/2 lb.)
Use roller and scraper
Mash the potatoes at medium to high speed, while at the same time
pressing the roller against the rim of the bowl.
Lower the speed before adding further ingredients.
Freshly crushed berries 0.5 – 2 litres (2 - 8 1/2 cup)
Only use the roller.
Run at low speed and press the roller gently against the rim of the bowl
until all the berries are crushed.
Stop the machine, remove the roller and attach the scraper. Then run
the machine at high speed.
Cleaning
Use the spatula to scrape out the bowl. When cleaning the roller, use
the side of the spatula to scrape the roller clean.
The bowl, roller, knife and spatula can be washed in a dishwasher.
Place the plastic utensils in the upper dishwasher rack, to prevent the
dishwasher’s drying function from deforming the plastic.
Wipe the appliance after use. It is often sufficient to use a damp cloth,
but a drop of washing-up liquid can be used if necessary.
Do not use any strong or abrasive cleaning liquids.
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Bowl
Release the locking arm (A)) by lossening the positioning knob (B) so
that the locking arm can swing free aloowing you to put the bowl onto
the power unit as illustrated.
Scraper
Attach the scraper in place. The scraper should not touch the bottom of
the bowl. If it does, adjust the height of the scraper by adjusting the screw
situated in the knife shaft with a screwdriver as illustrated..
Technique Position
Positioning Knob
Arm/Roller
Starting Speed
Kneading single batch of bread
dough (4-7 cups of flour).
Tightened (by turning lockwise) to secure
the arm so it cannot move to the right.
Roller should be 1 inch from
the rim of the bowl.
Low (indicated by single line
on the speed dial).
Kneading double batch of bread
dough 8-14 cups of flour).
Tightened (by turning lockwise) to secure
the arm so it cannot move to the right.
Roller should be 1 1/2 inches
from the rim of the bowl.
Low (indicated by single line
on the speed dial).
Kneading triple batch of bread
dough (up to 23 cups of flour).
Tightened (by turning clockwise) to secure
the arm so it cannot move to the right.
Roller should be 2 inches
from the rim of the bowl.
Low (indicated by single line
on the speed dial).
Combining wet and dry
ingredients.
Loosened (by turning counterclockwise) to
allow free movement of arm back and forth.
Roller should rest flush
against the rim of the bowl.
Medium (indicated by double
lines on the speed dial).
Creaming butter and sugar for
cookies, cakes or icing.
Loosened (by turning counterclockwise) to
allow free movement of arm back and forth.
Roller should rest flush
against the rim of the bowl.
High (indicated by triple lines
on the speed dial).
Aerating ingredients (such as
egg whites or cream).
Loosened (by turning counterclockwise) to
allow free movement of arm back and forth.
Roller should rest flush
against the rim of the bowl.
High (indicated by triple lines
on the speed dial).
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Dough hook
There is a risk of catching your fingers between the rotating bowl and the dough hook. Never put your hands or other objects into
the bowl when the appliance is being used.
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Assembly
Attach the dough hook to the attachment point, as illustrated.
The distance between the bottom of the bowl and the hook should be
4 – 5 mm. If necessary, adjust the height by adjusting the screw on the
arm with a screwdriver.
Attach the dough hook by putting the arm (1) over the dough hook
and pushing the pin (2) down into the hole on the dough hook, as
illustrated.
The dough hook can now move a little towards the centre of the bowl to
knead the ingredients thoroughly.
You can also lock the arm (3) with the dough hook a slight distance from
the rim of the bowl if you wish.
The knife is placed in the dough hook attachment, as illustrated.
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Use
Use the dough hook to knead yeast dough (1 –1.5 litres of liquid / 4 - 6
cup).
Start the machine at low speed. Do not lock the dough hook. When you
make large quantities of dough, first add about 2 kg (4 1/2 lbs.) of flour.
Mix well before adding the rest of the flour.
Knead the dough for 6 – 8 minutes.
Mincemeat 0.5 – 2.5 kg (1 - 5 1/2 lbs.)
Lock the dough hook in the centre of the bowl and run at medium
speed.
Cleaning
The dough hook can be washed in a dishwasher.
Double beater
Important! Unplug the appliance before you attach or remove accessories. Never put your hands or other objects into the bowl
when the appliance is in operation
Assembly
Fit the pole firmly into place on the drive socket. Place the bowl over
the pole and press down and turn the bowl so that it is resting on the
appliance.
Attach the double beater to the pole.
Use
Use the beater to whip cream 1 – 8 dl (1/2 - 3 1/2 cup), egg whites
2 – 20, pancake mix 0.5 – 2.5 litres (2 - 10 1/2 cup), sponge cake mix
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1 – 3 batches.
Use medium to high speed.
Cleaning
Wash the double beater by hand.
The bowl can be washed in a dishwasher. Place it in the lower dishwasher rack but not directly over the drying element, as this may deform
the plastic.
Citrus fruit press
Important! Unplug the appliance before you attach or remove accessories.
Assembly
Attach the citrus fruit press as illustrated.
Use
Use the citrus press for oranges, grapefruits and lemons. Cut the fruit
in half. Hold the fruit against the rotating press and run the machine at
medium to high speed.
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Cleaning
It is usually sufficient to rinse the press under warm water. The citrus
press can be washed in a dishwasher.
Place it in the upper dishwasher rack to prevent it from becoming
deformed by the hot drying element.
Liquidiser/blender
CAUTION!
Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, jewelry, spatulas or other utensils out of the container while in operation. Use scraper only
with unit turned off. Always operate with cover in place. Do not blend hot liquids. Unplug the appliance before you attach or
remove accessories. The liquidiser/blender should never be started without the lid on. Always keep your hand on the lid while
the appliance is running. Never leave children alone with a liquidiser/blender when it is in operation. Unplug the appliance if you
leave it unattended.
Assembly
Put the Assistent on its side and remove the protective cap from the
drive socket. Place the cap over the normal drive socket. Attach the
liquidiser/blender firmly to the socket by turning it clockwise. Put the lid
(A) on the liquidiser/blender.
Use
Put the food to be chopped, mixed or blended into the liquidiser/blender.
Put the lid on. Run the machine at the highest speed until everything
is thoroughly mixed/finely chopped. This usually takes approx. 30 – 40
seconds.
Do not run the liquidiser/blender for more than 3 minutes at a time when
chopping dry food and more than 9 minutes at a time when blending
liquids.
The liquidiser/blender has an extra lid which fits inside the blender jug.
(Note! Only in Europe!)
Use this lid when you need to finely chop small quantities of herbs and
spices, etc.
The lid prevents the spices from sticking to the sides of the liquidiser/
blender, allowing the fine chopping process to work more efficiently.
If you need to add anything or thin the mixture while the machine is
running, remove the small lid to add the remaining ingredients.
For best results, the jug should not be filled more than 3/4 full with liquid
ingredients and about 1/2 full with dry ingredients.
Tips
For best results when finely chopping whole spices, add small amounts
at a time through the hole in the lid. Thick sauces and purées become
smoother if you repeatedly turn the machine on and off while liquidising.
The liquidiser/blender is good for chopping almonds, nuts and onions,
as well as for making baby food.
Cleaning
The easiest way to clean the liquidiser/blender jug is to fill it with warm
water and a drop of washing-up liquid. Run the machine for a few
seconds, then rinse the jug with warm water.
Do not wash the jug in a dishwasher, as this may cause the bearings
and seal to dry out.
Mincer
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CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before you attach or remove accessories. Never place your hands or other objects inside the mincer, as
the mincer cylinder is very sharp. Always use the food plunger. Never leave children alone with the mincer when it is being used.
Unplug the appliance if you leave it unattended.
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Vegetables should be par-boiled before mincing. Run the machine at
high speed. Always use the food plunger to push the food in, do not use
forks or spoons. Let the machine determine the working speed. Put in
just enough food at a time.
When mincing meat, tendons can get stuck round the knife and spoil the
results. Remove the lock ring and hole disc, and then clean the knife.
Tips
When mincing meat or fish, mince onions at the same time if they are
included in the recipe.
To empty the meat, etc. out of the mincer, put one or two bread crusts
or crispbread through the mincer.
Sausage making
Mount the sausage pipe, as illustrated. Put the sausage skin onto the
pipe. Fill the mincer with sausage meat. Run the machine at low speed.
Let out the skin as the meat fills it. If air bubbles appear in the sausage,
press them out carefully via the grooves in the sausage pipe.
IMPORTANT!
Cleaning
Wash the mincer housing, cylinder, knife, hole disc and lock ring by
hand. (They would become discoloured and dry out in a dishwasher.)
Allow to dry completely before re-assembling them.
Remember to oil the hole disc and knife with cooking oil. The plastic items
can be washed in a dishwasher. Place them in the upper dishwasher rack
to prevent them from becoming deformed by the hot drying element.
Berry press / Strainer Mincer accessory
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before you attach or remove accessories. Never put your hands or any other object in, as the forcing cylinder
is very sharp. Always use the food plunger. Never leave children alone with a mincer when it is being used. Unplug the appliance
if you leave it unattended.
The following parts are included:
1. Forcing cylinder
2. Valve
3. Forcing sieve
4. Adjusting screw
5. Rack knob
6. Forcing bar
Assembly
First attach the mincer housing and mincing cylinder to the drive socket.
The appliance is supplied with the strainer assembled.
Dismantle and assemble as illustrated.
When you assemble the strainer, ensure that the adjusting screw (4)
goes in through the forcing sieve and into the white valve’s (2) track.
Then screw on the rack (5).
Place the Assistent on its side and attach the splash shield and feeder tray.
Installation of the strainer
For best straining results, the adjusting screw should be in the in-
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nermost position. Loosen the screw and move it outwards to alter the
degree of straining. Tighten the screw again afterwards.
Use
Use the strainer to strain fruit and berries or to make purées and
mousses. Cut the fruit into pieces. Tomatoes, oranges, gooseberries, cored plums and cherries can be strained raw. Apples must be
par-boiled first.
Run the machine at high speed.
Tips
Apples can be par-boiled in the microwave
IMPORTANT!
Cleaning
The mincer housing, cylinder and all parts of the strainer should be
washed by hand and left to dry.
Only the feeder tray and plunger can be washed in a dishwasher.
Place them in the upper dishwasher rack to prevent them from becoming deformed by the hot drying element.
Grater Mincer accessory
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before you attach or remove accessories. Never put your hands or any other object in, as the forcing cylinder
is very sharp. Always use the food plunger. Never leave children alone with a grater when it is being used. Unplug the appliance if
you leave it unattended.
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The following parts are included:
1. Mincer housing
2. Mincing cylinder
3. Knife
4. Hole disc
5. Sausage pipe
6. Sausage horn
7. Lock ring
8. Feeder tray
9. Food plunger
10. Splash shield
Additional accessories: 3 optional hole discs with different hole sizes
and 1 knife. Can be bought separately.
Assembly
Attach the mincer housing onto the drive socket. Tighten the wingnuts
and fit the mincer cylinder firmly into the socket.
Mincing: Assemble parts 3, 4 and 7. Place the Assistent on its side and
attach the feeder tray.
Sausage forcing: Assemble parts 5, 6 and 7.
Place the Assistent on its side and attach the feeder tray.
Simply reverse this procedure to dismantle the mincer.
Use
To mince: Use the mincer for mincing meat, pork, liver, fish, potatoes,
nettles, kale, spinach, oranges, etc. First cut the food into pieces or
wide strips.
The following parts are included:
1. Grater
2. Grater cylinder
Assembly
First attach the mincer housing and mincing cylinder to the drive socket.
Place the Assistent on its side and attach the splash shield and feeder
tray.
Use
Use the grater to grate nuts, almonds, bread crusts, parmesan cheese,
carrots, potatoes, etc. Run the machine at high speed.
IMPORTANT!
Cleaning
The grater, cylinder and all of the attachments should be washed by
hand and left to dry.
Only the feeder tray and plunger can be washed in a dishwasher.
Place them in the upper dishwasher rack to prevent them from becoming
deformed by the hot drying element.
Pasta attachment Mincer accessory
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IMPORTANT!
Unplug the appliance before you attach or remove accessories. Never put your hands or any other object in, as the forcing cylinder
is very sharp. Always use the food plunger. Never leave children alone with a mincer when it is being used. Unplug the appliance
if you leave it unattended.
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The following parts are included:
1. Locking ring
2. Pasta disc
There are 4 different pasta discs.
Assembly
First attach the mincer housing and mincing cylinder to the drive socket.
Then assemble the attachment, as illustrated. Place the Assistent on its
side and attach the feeder tray.
Tips
Run machine on high speed. Allow the pasta to be pushed out onto a
kitchen towel. The towel will absorb excess moisture so that the pasta
dries more quickly.
IMPORTANT!
Cleaning
The feeder tray and plugger can be washed in a dishwasher.
Place them in the upper dishwasher rack to prevent them from becoming
deformed.
The other parts must be washed by hand.
Cookie attachment Mincer accessory
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IMPORTANT!
Unplug the appliance before you attach or remove accessories. Never put your hands or any other object in, as the forcing cylinder
is very sharp. Always use the food plunger. Never leave children alone with a mincer when it is being used. Unplug the appliance
if you leave it unattended.
The following parts are included:
1. Cookie rail
2. Locking ring
3. Cookie attachment
4. Sausage ring
Assembly
First attach the mincer housing and mincing cylinder to the drive
socket. To operate the cylinder, the sausage ring should be attached,
as illustrated.
Put the cookie attachment in the cylinder with the ‘handle’ turned outwards.
Place the Assistent on its side and adjust so that the cookie attachment
is horizontal. Then tighten the locking ring. Attach the feeder tray.
Tips
Do not run the machine at too high a speed. Cut out a strip of double
greaseproof paper and flour it. Pipe the biscuit mix onto this, so it is
easier to lift it onto the baking tray.
IMPORTANT!
Cleaning
The feeder tray and plunger can be washed in a dishwasher. Place
them in the upper dishwasher rack to prevent them from becoming
deformed.
The other parts must be washed by hand.
Vegetable slicer/shredder
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read all instructions!
The food processor described in these instructions is
only for use with Assistent Kitchen Machine and for
normal familyhousehold use as directed below.
- Never let children play with the equipment or be left
alone while the machine is running.
- Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades
while processing food to reduce the risk of severe
injury to persons or damage yo the machine. Ascraper may be used but must be used only when the
vegetable slicer is not running.
- Do not put any utensil into the food housing. Use of
utensils other than the specially designed food pusher
The following parts are included:
1. Drum housing
2. Plunger
3. Wing nut
4. Locking ring
5. Medium shredding drum
6. Slicing drum
7. Coarse shredding drum
may damage the machine and void the warranty.
- Wash all attachments parts before using to remove
any manufacturing oils.
- Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
- To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blades
or discs on base without first putting bowl properly
in place.
- Be certain attachment is securely locked in place
before operating appliance.
- Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.
Save these instructions for future use.
Assembly for the first time
The vegetable slicer/shredder is supplied with one of the drums already
fitted.
Select the drum you require. Unfasten the locking ring by twisting it
clockwise and insert the drum selected in the drum housing. Refasten
the locking ring by twisting it anti-clockwise.
Unscrew the wing nut on the drum housing before attaching the housing to the drive unit, and check that the groove on the drum engages
Otherwise the drum will not rotate. Then tighten up the wing nut again
and turn the appliance on its side.
Use
The drum you select should be suitable for the vegetables you want to
slice or shred.
Here are some suggestions:
Medium shredding drum: root vegetables and green vegetables for
consumption raw, almonds and nuts for baking. Fruit and cheese.
Slicing drum: potatoes, unions, root vegetables, fruit and green
vegetables.
Coarse shredding drum: Root vegetables, green vegetables, and
fruit for soups and pies. Almonds, nuts and bar chocolate for toppings.
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Cheese and cheese rinds.
Other accessories: Three additional drums, available. These can be
bought separately:
8. Fine shredding drum - For cheese (hard), nuts, chocolate, stale
bread.
9. Stripping drum - For celery, carrots.
10. Potato shredding drum - For potato pancakes.
Cleaning
All accessories can be washed in a dishwasher.
Place them in the upper dishwasher rack to prevent them from becoming
deformed during drying.
Grain mill
Important! Unplug the appliance before you attach or remove accessories. Never put any any objects into the mill.
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in the drive socket.
First lift off the bowl and then unscrew the locking ring. Remove the
various accessories and finally the mill housing.
IMPORTANT!
Cleaning
Do not wash the adjustment mechanism. This should be wiped with a
dry cloth. The mill ring and cone usually only need to be brushed clean.
They can be hand washed and left to dry.
All plastic accessories can be washed in a dishwasher. Place them in the
upper dishwasher rack to prevent them from becoming deformed.
Always clean the mill after grinding aromatic spices or coffee. Otherwise
the taste from these will be passed on to the next food that is ground.
The mill should also be cleaned after grinding seeds from oil plants. It
is not necessary to clean it each time if you have only been grinding
different types of flour.
All accessories should be thoroughly dried before re-assembly.
Re-assembling
It is easiest to assemble the Assistent when it is upright.
First attach the mill housing to the drive socket and then continue, as
illustrated.
When assembling the mill, ensure that:
- There is no flour left in the square hole in the feeder screw. Otherwise
you cannot make fine adjustments to the milling level.
- The mill ring is in the correct position before attaching the cone to the
hole in the feeder screw.
- The adjustment wheel socket fits into the correct socket in the mill
housing.
Flake Mill
Important! Unplug the appliance before you attach or remove accessories. Never put your hands or any other objects into the mill.
Never leave children alone with the machine when it is being used. Unplug the appliance if you leave it unattended.
The following parts are included:
1. Mill housing
2. Wedge
3. Mill roller
4. Cover
5. 2 x screws
6. Feeder bowl
7. Wing nut
Assembly first time
The mill is assembled when delivered. To attach the mill to the Assistent,
loosen the wing nut slightly before fitting the mill onto the drive socket.
Check that the mill roller is properly inserted into the socket before
tightening the wing nut. Otherwise the roller will not turn. Place the
Assistent on its side and attach the feeder bowl.
Use - Filling – start
Fill the grinder with the required quantity of cereal (max. 1250 grams).
Start the machine on medium speed. You can then adjust the speed
while it is operating.
What can be crushed into flakes?
Only use the mill to crush dry ingredients, such as oats, wheat, rye,
barley, rice, buckwheat and linseed.
Important
Only use pure cereal for making flakes. Hard particles such as stones
can damage the mill roller.
If the cereal is not being ground as well as it should be, stop the mill
and look for the cause. Unplug the appliance before you do so. Do not
under any circumstances press with a hard object, such as a knife or
spoon handle.
Dismantling
It is easiest to unscrew the mill with the machine on its side.
First lift off the bowl and then unscrew the wing nut. Hold the mill roller
firmly and pull it out. Remove the wedge.
IMPORTANT!
Cleaning the mill
You do not need to clean the mill every time you have used it. However, it
is a good idea to empty any cereal remains from the mill roller and both
parts of the mill housing.
The accessories should not be immersed in water or rinsed under
running water.
Wipe both parts of the mill housing with a damp cloth. Clean the mill
roller and wedge with a dry brush.
Re-assembling
It is easiest to assemble the Assistent when it is upright.
First attach the mill housing to the drive socket and then continue, as
illustrated.
Important:
When assembling the mill, ensure that there are no grains or other
remains in the mill housing and cover.
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The following parts are included:
1. Mill housing
2. Feeder screw
3. Mill ring
4. Mill cone
5. Socket for adjusting milling level
6. Lock ring
7. Grinder bowl
8. Wing nut
Assembly for the first time
Check that the feeder screw is properly inserted in the socket before
tightening the wing nut, otherwise the feeder screw will not turn. Place
the Assistent on its side and attach the grinder bowl.
Use
Filling – setting – start
Fill the grinder with the required quantity of cereal (max. 1250 grams).
Set the grinding level: Right for coarse and left for fine grinding. Start
the machine at medium speed. You can then adjust the grinding level
and speed as required.
What can be ground?
Only use the mill to grind dry ingredients. such as wheat, rye, barley,
buckwheat, millet, rice (coarse and fine), oats, flower seeds, spices,
dried herbs, linseed, poppy seeds, dried mushrooms, sesame seeds,
soybeans and coffee.
Corn (NB. not popcorn) may also be ground (for which we recommend
two grinding stages, first coarse, then fine).
Dismantling
Unscrew the mill with the machine on its side, to avoid getting flour etc.
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If Assistent does not work
If the Assistent does not work, check:
– that the electrical cord is plugged in
– that the parts are correctly assembled
– that the fuse is all right.
Service and spare parts
The machine should be serviced by an authorised service centre (look
under domestic products in the phone directory).
When contacting the dealer, explain what is wrong with the machine.
State the product number and the model type (these details are
found on the specification label underneath the machine). Write this
information here, so it is handy when you need it.
Product number:
Date of purchase:
Note
Check that the voltage and frequency on the rating label underneath the
machine correspond with the voltage and frequency in your home. The
appliance may be connected to both esrthed and unearthed sockets.
Polarization
This appliance has polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way.
Electrical supply Assistent®
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Check the voltage
First check the voltage marked on the bottom of the machine to make sure
that the assistent is of the correct voltage for your electricity supply.
If not , do not use the assistent but refer back to your dealer.
Connecting to your electricity supply
Permanently connected to the assistent is a mains supply (2core)
cable. Where applicable a suitable plug should be
fitted to the free end of this mains cable.
Electrolux recommend the use of 13 amp fused plug fitted with a 13
amp fuse (see IMPORTANT below).
On certain models the mains supply cable is fitted with a nonrewireable
plug incorporating a 13A fuse. In the event of the fuse requiring replacement the fuse cover should be removed using a small screwdriver.
The old fuse MUST be replaced by a 13A ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse
and the fuse cover must be replaced before the plug is used again.
In the event of loss of the fuse cover replacements can be obtained from
your Electrolux dealer or Electricity Board and must be of the same
colour as indicated by the coloured insert on the base of the plug.
If difficulty is experinced in obtaining a replacement contact your
nearest Electrolux Service Centre (Please see the separate Electrolux
Service Organisation leaflet).
In no circumstances must the plug be used without a correct fuse cover
fitted. In the event that the non-rewireable plug is unsuitable for the type
of sockets in your home it should be cut off and disposed of safety or
destroyed to avoid any possible shock hazard resulting from the plug
being inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere.
A suitable replacement plug should be fitted as follows:
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug , proceed as follows:
The wire which coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured black.
The wire which coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red. I
If using a three pin plug do not make any connection to the terminal marked with the letter
E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or
green and yellow. This assistent is double insulated and no earth connections is necessary.
If a 13 amp fused-plug is used it MUST be fitted with a 13 amp fuse.
It is in your interest to ensure that the plug is correctly attached to the
mains lead.
In case of doubt have it done by a qualified electrician as Electrolux
Limited cannot regard the repair of faults on the plug connection as
a service that can be given free of charge under the terms of the
guarantee.
Recipes
Angel Food Cake
12 egg whites
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup cake flour
bowl and inverted, the whites should hold their shape with just a slight
bend at the tip.)
Position a rack in the center of an oven and preheat to 325° F.
Bake the cake until the top is evenly browned and a knife inserted into
the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Invert the pan, balancing
it on a flat surface in a cool area. Let the cake hang in the pan until cool,
1 to 2 hours.
Remove the bowl from the mixer, sift the flour over the whites, and
fold the mixture with a spatula until no lumps of flour remain. Carefully
pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan to prevent any air
pockets from forming.
Fit the mixer with the plastic bowl and the double whisk attachment. In
the plastic bowl beat the egg whites on medium speed just until frothy,
10 to 15 seconds. Add the cream of tartar and salt and beat the whites
on medium-high-speed to soft peaks, about 1 minute.
While beating, add the vanilla and gradually add the sugar to form stiff
peaks, 2 to 4 minutes more. (When the whisk is lifted straight out of the
Slip a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen and turn the cake out
onto a cake plate to serve.
Serves 12.
Devil’s Food Cake with Caramel Buttercream Frosting
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 recipe caramel buttercream frosting (recipe follows)
Beat in the vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition.
Occasionally move the roller to the center of the bowl to ensure even
mixing. You may need to stop the mixer occasionally to scrape the sides
of the bowl with a spatula. In another bowl, whisk together the hot water,
cocoa powder and buttermilk. Add the dry and liquid ingredients to the
butter mixture alternately in 3 additions, turning the mixer on and off
on low speed.
Occasionally scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then beat the batter
until well combined and smooth, about 30 seconds. Divide the batter
between the prepared pans, spreading the batter so the sides are
slightly higher than the center.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out
clean, about 45 minutes. Cool the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes,
then remove the cakes from the pans and cool completely on the racks
before frosting, at least 1 hour.
Position a rack in the center of an oven and preheat to 350°F. Grease
two 8 x 2-inch round cake pans and line the bottom of each with a round
of parchment paper cut to fit neatly in the bottom of the pans. Have an
8-inch cardboard round ready.
On a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking soda and
salt and sift again. Fit the mixer with the metal bowl, scraper and roller.
Loosen the positioning knob so that the roller rests flush against the
rim of the bowl.
In the metal bowl beat the butter on medium-high speed until light
and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and brown
sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes more.
To assemble, place one of the cakes on the cardboard round and
spread about 1/2 cup frosting over the top. Set the other cake on top
and place the whole cake on a decorating turntable or lazy Susan.
With a cake spatula and using about half of the remaining frosting,
spread a thin coat over the top and around the sides of the cake.
Refrigerate until the frosting is firm, about 3 hours. With the remaining
frosting, spread a final coat over the top and around the sides. When
applying the final coat, avoid touching the first one with the spatula. This
will ensure the top coat is free of crumbs.
Decorate the cake as desired. Serves 12.
Caramel Buttercream Frosting
8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1-lb. box confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup prepared caramel sauce
Fit the mixer with the plastic bowl and the double whisk attachment, in
the plastic beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the confectioners’ sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, alternating
with 1 to 2 Tbs. cream and beat until blended. Add the vanilla, salt and
caramel sauce and continue beating until a spreading consistency is
reached, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Challah
Think of challah as Eastern European brioche. It is golden egg-andbutter-rich bread with a texture only slightly tighter than that of brioche.
Braided challah is the traditional symbol of the Jewish Sabbath, the
bread over which grace is said. It is just a little sweet, just a little soft and
just this side of heavenly.
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 Tbs. active dry yeast
1/2 cup tepid water (80 to 90°F)
1/3 cup sugar
8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup milk
1 Tbs. mild honey
2 1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs
6 1/2 cups high-gluten bread flour or unbleached all-purpose flour
Brush a large mixing bowl with some of the melted butter. Reserve
the remaining melted butter for coating the top of the dough. Whisk
the yeast into the water. Add a pinch of the sugar and let rest until the
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The cake may be filled and frosted the day it is baked, or the layers may
stand at room temperature, wrapped well with plastic wrap, overnight.
You may also freeze them for up to a month; double-wrap in plastic and
foil, and bring to room temperature while still wrapped.
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has dissolved and is creamy, about 5 minutes.
Cut the butter into small pieces and toss into a small saucepan with the
milk; heat until the milk is very warm to the touch and the butter has
melted. Fit the mixer with the metal bowl, scraper and roller. Tighten the
positioning knob so the roller sits 1 inch from the rim of the bowl. Pour
the butter mixture into the metal bowl and add the remaining sugar,
honey and the salt. If necessary, let the mixture cool so it is no warmer
than 110°F.
Add the creamy yeast and the eggs to the mixture and stir with a
wooden spoon to mix. Add about 5 cups of the flour and knead on low
speed for 3 minutes or until the dough starts to come together. Continue
kneading on medium-low speed, adding additional flour as needed, 1/2
cup at a time, to make a soft dough that clings to the sides of the bowl.
Knead the dough on medium-low until smooth, soft and elastic, 8 to 10
minutes more.
First and Second Rises
On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a ball and transfer it to
the buttered mixing bowl. Brush the top of the dough with a little melted
butter, cover the bowl with buttered plastic wrap and top with a kitchen
towel. Let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in bulk, 1
to 1 1/2 hours. When the dough is fully risen, deflate it, cover as before
and let it rise until doubled in bulk, 45 to 60 minutes.
Shaping and Final Rise
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Deflate the dough and
turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Cut the dough in half and
cover 1 piece with buttered plastic wrap while you work with the other.
Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about
16 inches long; it should be thick in the center and tapered at the ends.
Align the ropes vertically, side by side, and start braiding from the
center down. When you have reached the end, turn the loaf around so
that the braided half is on top and braid the lower half. Pinch the ends
to seal and tuck the ends under the loaf. Transfer the loaf to a prepared
baking sheet and gently plump it to get it back into shape; cover with a
towel. Braid the second loaf, put it on the other prepared baking sheet
and cover. Let the loaves rise at room temperature until soft puffy, and
almost doubled, about 40 minutes.
The Glaze and Topping
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 Tbs. cold water or heavy cream
Sesame, poppy and/or caraway seeds (optional)
Coarse salt
Position the racks to divide the oven into thirds and preheat to 375°F.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg, yolk and water together until broken up,
then push the glaze through a sieve. Brush the tops and sides of the
challahs with glaze; let the glaze set for 5 minutes and brush again. Reserve the remaining glaze for brushing the loaves during baking. Dust
the tops of the loaves with the seeds, if using, and with the coarse salt.
Baking the Bread
Bake the bread for 20 minutes. Rotate the pans 180 degrees, from front
to back and from top to bottom. The loaves will expand and expose
some of the inner dough. Brush the newly exposed dough with the
reserved glaze and bake until the loaves are golden and sound hollow
when tapped on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes more. If they start to
brown too quickly, cover them with a piece of foil, shiny side up. Let the
bread cool to room temperature before slicing, about 2 hours.
Makes 2 loaves.
Storing
Once cut, challah should be stored in a plastic bag at room temperature; it will keep for 2 days and then makes excellent French toast. For
longer storage, wrap the bread airtight and freeze for up to 1 month.
Thaw, still wrapped, at room temperature.
Chocolate Fudge Cookies with Confectioners’ sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 to 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Preheat an oven to 350°F. (If you are using dark cookie sheets, preheat
the oven to 325°F.) Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
On a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking powder and
salt and sift again.
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the chocolate and
butter, stirring often, until blended, 2 to 3 minutes.
Fit the mixer with the metal bowl, scraper and roller. Loosen the
positioning knob so that the roller rests flush against the rim of the
bowl. In the metal bowl, the mixer combine the chocolate mixture and
the granulated sugar and beat on medium speed until blended, 1 to 2
minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, occasionally scraping the sides of the bowl. Add the dry ingredients in
2 additions, and beat until just blended and no lumps of flour remain.
Occasionally move the roller to the center of the bowl to ensure even
mixing. You may need to stop the mixer occasionally to scrape the sides
of the bowl with a spatula. Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator and
refrigerate until the dough is firm, at least 1 hour.
Place the confectioners’ sugar in a bowl. Scoop a heaping tablespoon
of dough from the bowl and with your palms, shape the dough into a
ball and drop into the confectioners’ sugar. Roll the ball in the sugar to
coat and transfer to a prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining
dough, spacing the cookies 2 inches apart. Bake until the sugar topping
is cracked, the cookies are slightly puffed and the sides are just firm to
the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Makes 24 cookies.
Ginger - Molasses Cookies
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup molasses
Position a rack in the center of an oven and preheat to 375°F. (If you
are using dark cookie sheets, preheat the oven to 350°F.) Line 2 cookie
sheets with parchment paper.
On a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt,
cinnamon, ginger and cloves and sift again. Fit the mixer with the metal
bowl, scraper and roller. Loosen the positioning knob so the roller rests
flush against the rim of the bowl. In the metal bowl, beat the butter
and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
Occasionally move the roller to the center of the bowl to ensure even
mixing.
You may need to stop the mixer occasionally to scrape the sides of the
bowl with a spatula. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each
addition, about 1 minute, and occasionally move the roller to the center
of the bowl to ensure even mixing. Add the vanilla and molasses and
beat until just blended. Reduce the speed to low and add the dry
ingredients in 2 additions. Beat until just blended and no lumps of flour
remain.
Scoop the dough by heaping tablespoons and transfer to the prepared
cookie sheets, spacing the cookies 2 inches apart. Bake until the
cookies are golden and crisp around the edges, about 12 minutes.
Makes about 30 cookies.
Rosemary Olive Bread
1 package (about 1 Tbs.) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110°F)
4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
In a bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand until bubbly,
about 5 minutes. Lightly oil a large mixing bowl.
Fit the mixer with the metal bowl, scraper and roller. Loosen the positioning knob so the roller rests flush against the rim of the bowl. In the metal
bowl, combine the bread flour, whole wheat flour, rosemary and salt and
blend on low speed to mix ingredients, 15 to 20 seconds. Tighten the
positioning knob so the roller sits 1 inch from the rim of the bowl. Add
the yeast mixture and olives. Knead on medium speed until the dough
is soft and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. If the ingredients get caught on the
side of the bowl, stop the mixer, move the roller and push them through
with a rubber spatula.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape dough into
a ball, transfer to a lightly oiled large mixing bowl. Cover and let rise in
a warm place until doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Turn the dough out on to a lightly floured surface, punch down and
let the dough rest for 5 minutes. Stretch the sides of the dough down
and under to form a tight round shape, about 8 inches wide. Pinch
the seam underneath the loaf closed to seal, set the loaf, seam side
down, on a lightly floured surface and dust the top with flour. Cover
with a floured kitchen towel and let rise until nearly doubled in bulk, 45
to 60 minutes.
Position a rack and a large baking stone in the lower third of an oven
and preheat to 425°F.
Using a serrated knife, cut a shallow “X” on top of the loaf and let the
dough rest for 5 minutes. Using a baker’s peel or a rimless cookie
sheet, transfer the loaf to the baking stone. Bake until the loaf is
golden and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 1 hour.
Makes 1 loaf.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Position a rack in the center of an oven and preheat to 350°F. Grease
and flour a 10-cup tube pan. In a bowl, stir together the 2 Tbs. sugar, the
walnuts and cinnamon and set aside.
On a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking powder,
baking soda and salt and sift again.
Fit the mixer with the metal bowl, scraper and roller. Loosen the
positioning knob so the roller rests flush against the rim of the bowl. In
the metal bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3
minutes. Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of sugar and beat until
light and fluffy, 5 to 6 minutes more, occasionally move the roller to the
center of the bowl to ensure even mixing. You may need to stop the
mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
Add the eggs, a little at a time, and beat until the mixture is thick, fluffy
and nearly double in volume, 4 to 5 minutes more. Beat in the sour
cream and vanilla until well mixed, 2 minutes more.
Remove the bowl from the mixer and using a rubber spatula, carefully
fold in the dry ingredients in 2 additions until smooth. Spoon half of the
batter into the prepared pan, spreading the batter to the edges. Sprinkle
the cinnamon-walnut mixture over the batter and spread the remaining
batter on top, making the sides higher than the center.
Bake in the center of the oven until the cake springs back when touched
and pulls away from the sides of the pan, 55 to 60 minutes. Let the cake
cool 10 minutes, then invert the pan and turn the cake out onto a wire
rack set over a sheet of waxed paper.
In a bowl, whisk the milk and the confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cake and cool to room temperature, 1 to 2
hours.
Serves 12.
Sugar Cookies
To ensure evenly baked cookies, rotate the pan 180° from front to back,
halfway through baking.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbs. heavy cream
On a sheet of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking powder and
salt and sift again.
Fit the mixer with the metal bowl, scraper and roller. Loosen the
positioning knob so the roller rests flush against the rim of the bowl.
In the metal bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, 2 to
3 minu-tes. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, 2
to 3 minutes. Occasionally move the roller to the center of the bowl to
ensure even mixing. You may need to stop the mixer occasionally to
scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Beat in the egg, vanilla and
cream until well blended. Fold in the dry ingredients in 2 additions and
beat until just incorporated and no lumps of flour remain.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gather into a ball.
Divide dough in half, place each portion between 2 sheets of waxed
paper and press into a flat disk. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour
or overnight.
Position a rack in the center of an oven and preheat to 350°F. (Note: If
you are using dark cookie sheets, preheat the oven to 325°F.)
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 -inch thickness,
flouring as necessary. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut the dough
into circles and transfer to nonstick cookie sheets, spacing the cookies
1 inch apart. Gather the scraps into a flat disk and refrigerate until firm.
Bake the cookies until the edges are lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
Repeat with the remaining dough.
Makes 25 cookies.
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2 Tbs. plus 2 cups sugar
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
12 Tbs. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbs. nonfat milk
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Wheat Bread
1 package about ITbs. active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups warm water
2 1/2 cups unbleached white bread flour
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1/4 cup wheat gluten
2 1/2 tsp. salt
In a bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand until bubbly,
about 5 minutes.
Fit the mixer with the metal bowl, scraper and roller. Loosen the positioning knob so the roller rests flush against the rim of the bowl. In the
metal bowl, combine the white and whole wheat flours, the wheat bran,
gluten and salt and blend on low speed to mix ingredients, 15 to 20
seconds. Tighten the positioning knob so the roller sits 1/2 inch from the
rim of the bowl. Add the yeast and knead on medium-low speed until
the dough is soft, smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. If the ingredients
get caught on the side of the bowl, stop the mixer, move the roller and
push them through with a rubber spatula.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape dough into
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a ball. Transfer to a lightly oiled large mixing bowl. Cover tightly with
plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1
hour.
Position a large rectangular baking stone in the center of an oven and
preheat to 425°F.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, divide in half and
press out any air pockets. Stretch each piece into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle. With the longer edge facing you, roll the dough away, folding the
longer edges downward and under to form a long, narrow loaf, about 2
inches round and 12 inches long. Pinch the seam underneath closed to
seal. Transfer the loaves to a floured baking sheet, cover with a floured
kitchen towel and let rise until doubled in bulk, 30 to 40 minutes. Using
a serrated knife, make 3 diagonal slits on top of each loaf and let rest
for a few minutes.
Using a baker’s peel or rimless cookie sheet, transfer the loaves to the
hot baking stone and bake until the loaves are evenly browned and
sound hollow when tapped, 45 to 50 minutes.
Makes 2 loaves.